Choose France Tour 2020
Choose France Tour kicks off with leading French Higher Education institutions in 5 Indian cities.
To promote higher education in France among Indian students, Campus France India and the French Institute in India are pleased to bring Indian students face-to-face with 100 leading French institutes and universities in five metropolitan cities in India: Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and Delhi. All institutions coming for the Choose France tour are accredited by the French government and are part of the Campus France Forum.
Registration is free and all are welcome:
- Free one-to-one counselling sessions with the institutions and universities on their graduate, post-graduate and doctoral programmes.
- Information on visas, scholarships and student benefits extended to all students.
- Meeting with alumni who will help students understand what it is like to study and live in France, and come back to India with a French degree.
- On the spot French classes, meet representatives from Alliance Française and get information on French classes etc.
- A campus France corner where you can get details about Visa, scholarships, student benefits and everything related to studies in France.
Students can register at: http://bit.do/choosefrance
| CITIES | CHENNAI | HYDERABAD | PUNE | AHMEDABAD | DELHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DATE | Thursday,13th Feb | Saturday, 15th Feb | Tuesday, 18th Feb | Thursday, 20th Feb | Saturday, 22nd Feb |
| TIME | 1 to 7 p.m. | 12 to 6 p.m. | 1 to 7 p.m. | 1 to 7 p.m. | 12 to 6 p.m. |
| VENUE | Hyatt Regency Chennai | Vivanta by Taj, Hyderabad | Crowne Plaza Pune City Centre | Hyatt Ahmedabad | Taj Mahal Hotel |
More about the Choose France Tour
As the flagship of the French Institute in India India’s endeavour towards fostering education partnerships between France and India, the event will include networking lunches for the French representatives to build or strengthen partnerships with Indian institutions in 5 cities.
Job Fair
In Delhi, simultaneously to the Choose France Tour, the French Institute in India is organising the fourth edition of the Job fair. It will take place on Saturday, 22 February 2020 at Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi. It is an exclusive service for talented individuals who went to study or work in France.
Focus Art
Within the framework of the Choose France Tour, the French Institute in India is organising two special forums, in Chennai and in Ahmedabad, on artistic training. Indian students will get the opportunity to meet representatives of French universities and schools specialising in music, visual arts, design, fashion, urban planning and architecture.
France and India: The Higher Education Partnership
Welcoming the tour, the Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Mr Emmanuel Lenain, said, “Having reached our aim to welcome 10 000 Indian students annually in France, we are now looking forward to doubling this number by 2025. India is a major strategic partner for France and we consider student mobility to be essential for greater exchanges between our two countries. We are committed to keeping our doors wide open to Indian students and providing them with the best educational opportunities. With the Choose France Tour, the increase in scholarships and our attractive visa policy, we are helping students choose the right academic path in France that can enhance their career prospects and help them achieve their goals.”
The political commitment at the highest levels between both countries paved the way for inking an agreement for the mutual recognition of academic qualifications between France and India, the first such agreement that India has entered into.
Our partners
Air France, HDFC Credila and Niyo Global Cards are our mobility partners for the tour.
Over 10 000 Indian students in France this year
Offering top quality education and scientific facilities, France ranks third globally among countries welcoming the highest number of foreign students. 10 000 Indian students are choosing to pursue higher education in France this year, mostly via the English medium. The aim set by the French government is to double this figure by 2025.
As this number increases rapidly, the French Embassy in India is committed to encouraging this positive trend with supporting initiatives. The Embassy has developed a highly attractive visa policy for Indian students, which includes eligibility for a 2-year post-graduation employment visa in France.
Furthermore, all Indian alumni who hold a Master’s or any post-graduate degree recognised by the French State from French institutes, are eligible for 5-year short-stay visas. Indian alumni with French degrees enjoy many career opportunities in India as well, considering that over 550 French companies, employing more than 350 000 people, have operations in India.
Scholarships
The French Government currently invests 1 million euros (7 crores rupees) in over 500 scholarships for Indian students every year. In order to double this figure, the French Embassy established the Franco-Indian Education Trust in 2017.